Your guests arrive in the evening and you have nothing prepared? We bring to you these two dishes that are easy to prepare and are extremely delicious too!BAINGAN PAKODAIngredients:1 large brinjal (baingan)1 tbsp coriander seeds2 tsps cumin seeds1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)1½ cups gram flour (besan)1-2 green chillies, chopped1 tsp red chilli powder¼ tsp turmeric powder2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves Salt to tasteOil for deep fryingMethod:1. Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds and carom seeds till fragrant in a non-stick pan. Take the pan off the heat and allow to cool slightly. Coarsely crush the roasted spices in a mortar with a pestle.2. Take gram flour in a large bowl. Add green chillies, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander leaves, 2 tsps crushed mixture and salt. Add ¼ cup water and mix well. Add ½ cup water and mix till a smooth batter is formed. 3. Cut the brinjal into medium roundels. Transfer this into the batter and mix till all the roundels are well coated. 4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Gently slide in a few brinjal roundels at a time and deep fry till they turn golden, crisp and slightly puff up. Drain on an absorbent paper.5. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.PALAK BREAD PAKORAIngredients:4 white bread slices, cut into triangles1 cup shredded spinach (palak)1½ cups gram flour (besan)1 teaspoon red chilli powder¼ teaspoon turmeric powder½ teaspoon garam masala powderSalt to tasteA pinch baking sodaOil for deep-frying Chaat masala for sprinkling Method:1. Mix together gram flour, chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt, baking soda and spinach with sufficient water to make a batter of coating consistency. 2. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. 3. Dip bread triangles in batter and deep-fry in hot oil till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. 4. Sprinkle chaat masala on top and serve hot with tomato ketchup and green chutney. #Bainganpakoda #breadpakoda #FoodFood FOODFOOD is now in the USA on DISH Network at Channel No 713. Please Upgrade to hindi mega pack to watch FOODFOODClick to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/foodfoodIndia Website: http://www.foodfood.com Wonderchef Kitchenware: https://goo.gl/YCPnTYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodFood Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoodFood Instagram: http://instagram.com/foodfoodtv
